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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.28, 36,103.65 and 14,835.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.28, 36,103.65 and 14,835.08 is: 20,470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.28 : 36,103.65 = 14,835.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.28/36,103.65 = 14,835.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.28x = 36,103.65 × 14,835.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.28x = 535,600,536.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,600,536.04/26,164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,470.68

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